White Grub

Natural Habitat

Found in soil under lawns, gardens, and pastures, typically near the root zones of grasses and plants.

Diet & Feeding

Larvae feed on the roots of grasses, ornamental plants, and vegetable crops. Adults feed on foliage and flowers.

Behavior Patterns

They exhibit a C-shaped posture when disturbed. They spend most of their life underground, overwintering deep in the soil and migrating upward in spring to feed. They undergo a multi-year life cycle (1-3 years) before pupating into beetles.

Risks & Benefits

Risks: Major agricultural and lawn pests that cause large dead patches in turfgrass by severing roots. Benefits: They serve as a vital food source for birds, moles, and other small mammals, and help aerate the soil through burrowing.

Identified on: 3/20/2026